Best 3 quotes of George Moses Horton on MyQuotes

I leave my parents here behind And all my friends to love resigned 'Tis grief to go, but death to stay Farewell -- I'm gone with love away.

My genius from a boy Has fluttered like a bird within my heart; But could not thus confined her power employ, Impatient to depart.

Oh! that my soul had winged its flight, When first I saw the morning light, To worlds of liberty!